When on vacation, what do you look for in a hotel?Maybe you want a comfortable bed, luxurious /lʌgˈʒʊə.ri.əs/ (very comfortable and expensive) amenities or a convenient location. However, if you want something out of the ordinary and wish to go beyond the mundane /mʌnˈdeɪn/ (ordinary and therefore not interesting), these spectacular hotels offer a stay you won’t soon forget!Hippo PointFor those who prefer an overnight stay with some four-footed-or two-winged – guests, Hippo Point in Kenya offers unique accommodations on the East African plains. The nine-story tower on a private estate [ɪsˋtet] and wildlife sanctuary [ˋsæŋktʃʊ͵ɛrɪ] rates as one of the top 10 resorts in the world.

Guests enjoy incredible views of Olodian Bay while observing the densest population of hippos in Africa. More than 520 species of birds flock around the lake, their calls echoing in the air. After a restful night’s sleep, you’ll find a delicious breakfast waiting on an outside patio [ˋpɑtɪ͵o] .Dog Bark Park InnAt the Dog Bark Park Inn, sleeping in a doghouse is a good thingl Located near Cottonwood, Idaho, this bed and breakfast is inside the world’s largest beagle.A private staircase leads to the second-story balcony entrance. Guests relax on dog-themed decorative furnishings and enjoy a fabulous breakfast. All this for only $92 a night!

However, if you want something out of the ordinary and wish to go beyond the mundane, these spectacular hotels offer a stay you won’t soon forget!

out of the ordinary= unusual = not ordinaryIf you’re looking for an out of the ordinary dining experience, then you should try the new restaurant at the mall.Mr. Wilson’s artwork got first place because the judges thought his design was out of the ordinary.nothingIt was a typical Wednesday afternoon; nothing out of the ordinary happened.although the bank’s security alarm rang, the policemen found nothing out of the ordinary.

[Michelle]

amenity (n) 愉樂;(常用複)便利設施The cruise ship boasts top-quality amenities that attract many tourists.這艘遊輪擁有最高級的設施並吸引許多遊客。Each month, the residents of the building have to pay a fee tomaintain their public amenities.每個月，大廈的居民必須付費維護他們的公共設備。mundane (adj) 平凡的;平庸的;庸俗的Sarah only listens to classical music. She considers other types of music mundane.Sarah 只聽古典音樂。她認為其他的音樂都太庸俗了。Victor leads a mundane life. Work occupies most of his time.Victor 過著平凡樸實的生活。工作佔領了他大多数的時間。estate (n) 莊園;財產;遺產The large estate is famous for its red wine.這個廣大的莊園以它的红葡萄酒而聞名。The historical estate included a large home, farm buildingsand one hundred acres of land.這個歷史優久的莊園包括一個很大的房子、農舍和一百英畝土地。The old lady left her estate to her only son.這位老太太把遺產留給她獨生的兒子。